Posts Tagged ‘violence’
Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Against CMP
Today, a judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted the National Abortion Federation (NAF) a preliminary injunction prohibiting Biomax Procurement Services LLC, the Center for Medical Progress (CMP), David Daleiden, and Troy Newman from releasing recordings and materials they illegally obtained at NAF’s educational meetings. The court specifically held there…
Read MoreMan making online threats following release of highly-edited videos arrested
Statement of Vicki Saporta, President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation (NAF) on arrest of man making online threats following release of highly-edited videos: Since the release of highly-edited, misleading videos this summer, we have recorded an unprecedented increase in hate speech, threats, and calls to action targeting abortion providers. Some of the most…
Read MoreThank You to Abortion Providers
Despite this latest terrorist attack in Colorado, clinics across the country are open and caring for patients. We want to thank all of the clinic staff who report to work every day to ensure that women can access the abortion care they need. They are truly heroes, and we are grateful for their courage and…
Read MoreWe stand in solidarity
Yesterday, our community withstood a heartbreaking attack in Colorado. Our hearts and thoughts continue to go out to the families of those who were killed and to those who were injured. We also send thanks to the brave clinic staff in Colorado Springs who endured the attack and acted quickly to ensure patients were safe.…
Read MoreShooting at NAF Member Planned Parenthood Clinic in Colorado Springs
Statement of Vicki Saporta, President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation (NAF): Today, a shooter entered a NAF member Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and held clinic staff and patients hostage for several hours. During that time, he exchanged gunfire with law enforcement, reportedly killing three people, and injuring at least nine…
Read MoreNAF Calls on Representative Chaffetz to Investigate Alleged Congressional Leak
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Alissa Manzoeillo, National Abortion Federation 202.667.5881, ext 219; 202.595.4395 (after hours/cell) amanzoeillo@prochoice.org Statement of Vicki Saporta, President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation (NAF): NAF has gone to federal court to protect our members and block the anti-abortion group Center for Medical Progress from releasing any of the video…
Read MoreJudge Rules CMP Must Turn Footage Over to NAF Before Congress
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Alissa Manzoeillo, National Abortion Federation 202.667.5881, ext 219; 202.595.4395 (after hours/cell) amanzoeillo@prochoice.org Hayley Home, Morrison & Foerster LLP 415.268.6021; 916.402.2864 (cell) HHome@mofo.com Judge Rules CMP Must Turn Footage Over to NAF Before Congress Today, a district court judge ordered that David Daleidan must first turn over to NAF and to the Court…
Read MoreJudge Rules Corporations Can’t Plead Fifth Amendment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2015 CONTACT: Alissa Manzoeillo, National Abortion Federation 202.667.5881, ext 219; 202.595.4395 (after hours/cell) amanzoeillo@prochoice.org Judge Rules Corporations Can’t Plead Fifth Amendment Today, a judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled that the corporations named in our lawsuit, Center for Medical Progress and BioMax,…
Read MoreUPDATE: Anti-Abortion Defendants Plan to Plead Fifth Amendment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 25, 2015 CONTACT: Alissa Manzoeillo, National Abortion Federation 202.667.5881, ext 219; 202.595.4395 (after hours/cell) amanzoeillo@prochoice.org Center for Medical Progress (CMP) Defendants Plan to Plead Fifth Amendment In a discovery hearing Friday, counsel for defendants notified the court that all defendants, including the Center for Medical Progress (CMP) and…
Read MoreTemporary Restraining Order Extended Against Anti-Abortion Group
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2015 CONTACT: Alissa Manzoeillo, National Abortion Federation 202.667.5881, ext 219; 202.595.4395 (after hours/cell) amanzoeillo@prochoice.org Hayley Home, Morrison & Foerster LLP 415.268.6021; 916.402.2864 (cell) HHome@mofo.com Today, a judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California extended NAF’s temporary restraining order (TRO) enjoining Biomax Procurement Services LLC, the Center…
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